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The eyes of the world are currently trained on the 2008 Olympics in Beijing,
China. But just where did this tradition of athletic competition come from? How
is it different from the Olympic Games we know and love today?
In celebration of this summer's Olympics, The Teaching Company—America's
number-one publisher of recorded college lectures—is proud to present you with
two free, specially commissioned lectures titled Ancient Origins of the
Olympic Games. These lectures are taught by award-winning Ivy League
Professor Jeremy McInerney of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the
foremost scholars working in the field of classical studies today.
Gain Insights into the Greek Origins of the Olympics
More than just a massive sports competition, the Olympics have played a larger
role in human civilization. Since their birth in ancient Greece, the Olympic
Games have bridged gaps between cultures and peoples by celebrating shared
athletic triumphs and reminding us what it means to be a citizen of the world.
In just two enlightening, half-hour lectures, you will
- explore how the ancient games emphasized the Homeric ideals of heroism and
honor,
- discover how the first events embodied the spirit of competition (agon)
that defined ancient Greek life,
- and investigate the intriguing differences between how the games were played in
ancient Greece and how we play them today.
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